CHILD ACTION
NEPAL - ANNAPURNA TREK MARCH 2009 |
COME AND JOIN THE FUN |
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Child Action Nepal's
amazing Trek through the Annapurna landscape will raise funds to
start a second home for 20 Nepalese orphans |
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| JOIN US ON THE ANNAPURNA TREK 2009, AN UNFORGETTABLE
EXPERIENCE! |
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Join Child Action Nepal on what
promises to be an unforgettable experience: trekking through areas
of outstanding natural beauty, witnessing the unique life within
the Himalayas and most importantly visiting the 20 children who
will be looked after by your donations We plan to open a new orphanage
for 20 children in 2009 all money raised by the Annapurna Challenge
will go towards establishing this new home. |
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| HOW DO I SIGN UP? |
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To join Child Action Nepal’s
Annapurna Trek all we ask is that you:
• Pay a non-refundable deposit of £225 to secure your
seat on the plane
• Raise a minimum of £2800, £1000 of which will
go to Child Action Nepal’s new project
Included:
• All international flights and internal transfers
• 5 day Tea House Trek in the Annapurna Area with sherpas
and trek guides
• All food except in ‘free time’
• Luxury Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Contact us now to be part of this amazing experience:
Florence Krief (m) 07747 633 653 or Susie Clements (m) 07789 870
920 (e) info@childactionnepal.org.uk |
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| FUNDRAISING: |
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| Child Action Nepal will support you
all the way through the fundraising process. Information packs will
be provided and group events organised where you will be able to meet
other participants, exchange fundraising ideas and learn more about
the Children and Nepal |
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| ITINERARY |
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| Depart London 27th March 2.15 pm, arrive
Kathmandu 8.20 am on the 28th (subject to flight schedules) |
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Sightseeing and resting for challenge
ahead
You will be transferred to the Yak & Yeti Hotel, a premier
five-star oasis in the heart of Kathmandu (www.yakandyeti.com).
After lunch, we have a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar
Square and visit the Monkey Temple. |
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The Trek Begins
Flight to Pokhara followed by a short trip in bus to Nayapul
(total travel time 2h45m). At Nayapul (1070m) the trek begins,
where we will pass through the scenic village of Birethanti
to irkhedhunga, staying the evening in an original teahouse
nestled in the foothills |
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Tikhedunga to Deorali: 1360m
climb
Trek to the village of Ulleri (1960m),
up 1000 stone steps climbing along ridges through beautiful
pine and rhododendron forests and onto the Ghorepani Pass
(2750m) at Deurali |
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Deorali to Tadapani: 550m climb
Watch the sunrise from the top of Poon Hill (3193m) with
amazing unobstructed views across the Himalyas. We will then
trek through lush forest to Tadapani (2590m) |
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Tadapani to Ghandruk: 720m descent
On the 4th day you descend to Ghandruk (1940m), home of the
Gurung people in sight of the Machhapuchhare Mountain |
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Ghandruk to Pokhara: 1000m descent
On day 5 you travel through Kimche (1638m), Shauli Bazaar
and Birethanti before crossing the River over a cable bridge
and on to Nayapul. Tonight we will stay in the sumptuous Fishtail
Lodge situated on a secluded peninsula in Pokhara (www.fishtail-lodge.com) |
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Kathmandu Valley
Transfer by coach to Kathmandu (Yak and Yeti) stopping at
the Riverside Spring Resort for lunch |
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Child Action Nepal Project Visit
After breakfast we make our way to the Orphanage (LBU) where
you will get to meet the children looked after by Child Action
Nepal. Having lunch together offers a unique opportunity to
talk and play with the children and see first hand how your
support will make such a difference. In the evening we will
have a gala meal at the Bojan Griha restaurant, one of the
finest and the largest Nepali Restaurant within heart of Kathmandu
City |
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Depart Kathmandu at 9.40 am, arrive London 10.00 pm
on the same day |
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The Itinerary is subject to the speed and fitness of the participants.
Local domestic airlines are subject to weather patterns that
can cause an itinerary to be delayed. All prices quoted for
2008 are subject to variation from airlines due to fuel and
tax surcharges. Flights shown are ATOL protected by the Civil
Aviation Authority. Across The Divide’s ATOL number is
ATOL 6475. Please see the booking conditions for more information. |
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| Come on the Annapurna Trek and have the time of
your life whilst supporting this fantastic cause |
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For more information contact:
Child Action Nepal: PO Box 39679, London W2 6YP
Florence Krief (m) 07747 633 653 or Susie Clements (m) 07789 870
920 (e) info@childactionnepal.org.uk
UK Registered Charity No. 1097447 |
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